Chocolate Walnut Cake

Name: Chocolate Walnut Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.25 cup shortening; 1.5 cups white sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts

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This is a delicious chocolate cake, lightly spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and flecked with walnuts. Decorate with chocolate frosting.

Recipe by SECHOLS

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Ingredients

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside.
In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in walnuts.
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341	Calories
18g	Fat
45g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 98mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 87mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 179mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.